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Simple Assault in Nassau County: Assault in the Third Degree

A physical moment that got out of hand, and now assault in the third degree at Nassau County District Court. Here's what the charge is, how the court tends to handle it, and the step you control.

What the Charge Means

Assault in the third degree (Penal Law § 120.00) is a class A misdemeanor — New York's common “simple assault” — alleging physical injury to another. It's handled at Nassau County District Court in Hempstead and carries possible jail, fine, and a record, though many first-offense matters resolve well below the maximum through dismissal, reduction, or an ACD. The weeks-to-months runway is your opportunity.

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class A misdemeanor — Nassau County District Court
ACD
possible path to dismissal & sealing
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Why Anger Management Fits
A third-degree assault from a heated moment is, to the court, an impulse-control event — a documented program answers the exact question the case raises.

What Helps the File

Voluntary enrollment before you're ordered — see the proactive guide — plus no contact with the complainant and exact compliance with any order of protection is the file that resolves well. A live remote program gives your attorney a same-day letter, progress reports, and completion documentation formatted for Nassau. If an ACD is possible, documented steps strengthen it — see ACD in Nassau.

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Questions People Ask

Is assault 3 a felony in New York?
No — it's a class A misdemeanor, handled at the District Court. Felony assault (first and second degree) involves serious injury, weapons, or other aggravating factors.
Can an assault charge in Nassau be dismissed?
Many first-offense matters resolve through dismissal, reduction, or an ACD ending in dismissal and sealing — eligibility depends on facts and history, which your attorney assesses. Documented steps are commonly part of it.
Should I start before my court date?
Voluntary enrollment before being ordered reads very differently than complying afterward, and a same-day letter gives your attorney something concrete at the next Nassau conference.
Is it really all remote?
Yes — 100% live remote one-on-one by video, evenings and weekends, private and direct, flat rate from $675.